With the emergence of a Northerner as its presidential candidate I wonder how Afenifere, PANDEM, Ohaeneze Ndigbo, the Middle Belt Forum and the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum now feel about their favoured child known as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)? The virulent and avowed opposition that these august ...

I did a work titled – “When is a husband in Africa guilty of cheating on his wife. Does "a cheating husband” even exist?” The discussions in the piece caused quite some controversy within my circle. I also followed it with another work tiled – “An ideal wife is not ...

The People`s Democratic Party`s primaries may have come and gone but the dust it raised is yet to settle and may remain so for a little more time, even as the party begins the bigger task of building and strategizing for the bigger battle against the All Progressive Party (APC), ...

The victory of Atiku Abubakar was a long forgone conclusion, and the event of Saturday night was only but a coronation ceremony of sort. His victory happened long before the 28th of May when the People`s Democratic Party Delegates gathered in Abuja to perform the usual US dollar dominated “share ...

It is no longer news that the People`s Democratic Party have concluded her 2022 convention and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former governor of Taraba State and two time Vice President of Nigeria is the party`s flagbearer for the 2023 presidential election. Following the successful conclusion of the exercise, more indications ...

The signs of strains in EU unity over the embargo on Russian oil have continued to hold as it failed again on Sunday to reach an agreement on the issue of barning Russian oil. Notwithstanding this failure, the member states` diplomats will still try to make progress on the matter ...

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost At the end of this month, other things being equal, Nigeria’s major political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party ...

The crisis and haemorrhage rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East in particular and across the nation, did not come to many as a surprise. There is nothing happening to the party in that region that I did not predict in my tribute to former Deputy President ...

Should former President Goodluck Jonathan eventually admit his rumored presidential ambition, it will only be a surprise to no one in reality except pretenders and detractors of the former president.   Why would anyone be truly surprised of such a development? Could that be on the ground of morality or ...

In the face of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine and the attendant consequences of Putin`s decision to blockade Ukrainian ports, maritime traffic is still surging through Egypt`s Suez Canal. Record shows That international maritime traffic has hit record high at the Suez Cana in Egypt, generating about $15 million daily for ...

Just about two weeks ago I wrote an article titled; " *Nigeria: A Nation* *At The Mercy Of* *Political Party* *Delegates".** Where I established that the two leading political parties in Nigeria; APC and PDP as institutions cannot deliver the hope and yearnings of Nigerian electorates for a new Nigeria. ...

Nigeria’s spectacular crises in almost every facet of its national life are inescapable. They cling like your skin. And for your sanity, you must detox from time to time. I hope this trip to Grenada, through Afghanistan, helps. Instead of writing about killings of the most bestial variety up and ...

The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Thursday in Abuja dismissed a suit filed against the government of the Liberian Government of rights violations. The alliance of Liberia’s political parties dragged the Liberian government to court challenging the decision of the country’s National Electoral Commission (NEC). In suit no. ECW/CCJ/APP/49/20, the ...

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for constantly promoting unity and the rich cultural heritage of the country amidst diversity. Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor, Chinese Embassy made this known on Thursday, in Abuja at the commemoration of the  2022 World ...

The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has shown loyalty to the cabals that call the shots in the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the country in general. His loyalty to the cabals began in 2019, when he led tugs to invade the usually called “hallowed chambers” ...

Germany`s new Chancellor, Olaf Scholz appears to be consolidating his tough standing in Putin`s invasion of Ukraine. This comes on the heels of his recent statement insisting that the war must not end according to the whims of caprices of President Putin. According to the Europeans leader, Vladimir Putin will ...

The countries of South Korea, Egypt and the European Union have all agreed that the invasion of Ukraine that have now led to a war of over three months running is a global catastrophe. This no withstanding, Egypt’s Suez Canal Canal authority have assured of it`s neutrality in the war. ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the State House Assembly primaries in Nasarawa state over alleged tampering with the authentic list of delegates in the state. Dr John Mamman, Nasarawa state APC Chairman, in a press conference on Friday in Lafia, said the party was sad after discovering that ...

Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called for more decisive action against smugglers of illegal arms and ammunitions into the country. Audi said this while receiving members of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Thursday ...

Ill-health by defence counsel, on Thursday stalled trial of an undergraduate, Chidinma Ojukwu, charged with murder of Mr Usifo Ataga, Chief Executive Officer of Super TV. Ojukwu is facing trial along with her sister, Chioma Egbuchu and one Adedapo Quadri, before a Lagos high court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square. ...

The new Statistician-General (S-G) of the Federation, Prince Semiu Adeniran, says the bureau will expand its scope to produce data on migration, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and security. Adeniran made this commitment while taking the Oath of Office and Secrecy ceremony at the NBS headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. He ...

When the news filtered in on Wednesday about the resignation of Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and one of the top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants, it was like a whirlwind, The dumping of the PDP, a party he jointly flagged the flag in the 2019 elections as the ...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, met with his supporters in Lagos State, assuring them that he will emerge victorious at the APC presidential primaries. Prof. Osinbajo who counted on having "acted as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at various times.” assured his supporters of victory in ...

The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye has said that there was need to deploy more technology that would help to reduce opportunity for crime. Owasanoye said this at the 2-day joint operations of ICPC and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on effective ...

One of the legacies of that avatar of human freedom, Gani Fawehinmi, is the liberalisation of the democratic space. Among Gani’s many legal battles were the ones fought in favour of registration of political parties without the unconstitutional impediments. Cases were won by organisations wishing to be registered as political ...

When the news filtered in on Wednesday about the resignation of Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and one of the top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants, it was like a whirlwind, The dumping of the PDP, a party he jointly flagged the flag in the 2019 elections as the ...

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation on Wednesday joined Africans across the world to celebrate this year’s Africa Day. Development stakeholders who have shown genuine commitment to advancing the continent’s causes also joined in the celebration. The Goodluck Foundation’s Communications Officer, Mr Wealth Ominabo, stated in Yenagoa that former President Jonathan noted ...

Nigeria`s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Mahmood-Abubakar, has urged beekeepers to embrace best standards and practices that can stimulate the export of honey to boost the economy through opportunities in the AfCFTA. The minister, speaking at the 3rd Nigerian Youth Beekeepers Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, said ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the current democracy in Nigeria is being threatened by the predominance of money politics. The INEC Chairman,  Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,said this at a one-day colloquim on Emerging Issues that will Shape the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria organised by the Centre for Democracy ...

The Federal Government on Wednesday called for European Unions` support to ensure effective implementation of Climate Change Act and other environmental policies to achieve a healthy environment in the country. Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, Minister of Environment, made the call when Amb. Samuela Isopi, Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria, ...